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James Manning

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James Manning
James has had a long and sometimes distinguished career working in the magazine industry, having written and edited a number of music publications in his native Melbourne, before starting the Australian edition of British “pop music bible” Smash Hits in 1984. He ran the title successfully for over a decade before moving on to edit other publications and later run a successful photo agency. In 1999 he took over as publisher and editor of Mediaweek.
TV Ratings October 23: The Block & Gruen the best
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings October 23: The Block & Gruen the best

• Seven and Nine tussle: Nine #1 primary, Seven wins network

by James ManningOct 24, 2019

Seven Upfront: Warburton promises big: 90% reach, ‘21% more than Nine’
Television

Seven Upfront: Warburton promises big: 90% reach, ‘21% more than Nine’

• New chief frank about recent performance: “Weak, tired and stagnant”

by James ManningOct 24, 2019

TV Ratings October 22: Blow-ups on The Block, Bomb Squad on Love Island
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings October 22: Blow-ups on The Block, Bomb Squad on Love Island

10 use Harry & Meghan as lead in for One Born Every Minute launch

by James ManningOct 23, 2019

How Mamamia grew to be a global podcasting giant with 30+ shows
Industry Podcasts

How Mamamia grew to be a global podcasting giant with 30+ shows

"We will continue to launch incredibly high-quality production shows that will gain mass audiences."

by James ManningOct 23, 2019

TV Ratings October 21: Masked Singer has 1.372m for reveal
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings October 21: Masked Singer has 1.372m for reveal

• Hell Week on The Block underway – slips to second place behind 10

by James ManningOct 22, 2019

Bauer’s Brendon Hill on Pacific acquisition: Staff, licenses, sales pitch
Publishing

Bauer’s Brendon Hill on Pacific acquisition: Staff, licenses, sales pitch

• After deal completes Bauer will own some brands, license others

by James ManningOct 22, 2019

ARIA Chart: Hillsong Worship joins Grinspoon…in the top 10!
Entertainment

ARIA Chart: Hillsong Worship joins Grinspoon…in the top 10!

• Singles: Maroon 5 up, Harry Styles new, but Tones and I still #1

by James ManningOct 21, 2019

Nine Upfront explained: Hamish Turner on returning programs
Features

Nine Upfront explained: Hamish Turner on returning programs

• New Ninja Warrior spin-off + BBC content deal + 2 new series

by James ManningOct 21, 2019

Nine Upfront explained – Chief sales officer Michael Stephenson
Business

Nine Upfront explained – Chief sales officer Michael Stephenson

• Superbrands on radio, 9Now better than social video, Olympic alternative

by James ManningOct 21, 2019

TV Ratings October 20: Scotty tells Blockheads three more weeks
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings October 20: Scotty tells Blockheads three more weeks

• Best of the rest: Karl faces sharks on 60 Minutes, ABC’s Total Control

by James ManningOct 21, 2019

Week 42 TV Ratings: Nine keeps on winning, 10 records best week of the year
Television

Week 42 TV Ratings: Nine keeps on winning, 10 records best week of the year

Nine has now won 21 of the 40 survey weeks with six weeks left.

by James ManningOct 21, 2019

Podcast Week: Pyne Time, ATM Boy movie, iHeartMedia, Wondery
Industry Podcasts

Podcast Week: Pyne Time, ATM Boy movie, iHeartMedia, Wondery

• PodcastOne managed to entice Pyne into hosting a new podcast series Pyne Time

by James ManningOct 18, 2019

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